Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 141 is 18894.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 134 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 7 = 19 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 53 | 6360 |
| 43 and 53 | 2279 |
| 89 and 146 | 12994 |
| 59 and 173 | 10207 |
| 24 and 51 | 408 |